2011 07 05 RDA MinutesLA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
JULY 5, 2011
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to
order by Chairperson Henderson.
PRESENT: Agency Members Adolph, Evans, Franklin, Sniff,
Chairperson Henderson
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION - None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Sniff /Adolph to approve the
Redevelopment Agency Minutes of June 21, 2011 as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Evans /Adolph to approve the
Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2011 as
submitted. Motion carried by of vote of 4 -0 -1, Council Member Sniff
abstained.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. . APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED JULY 5, 2011
2. ADOPTION OF (1) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR
2011/2012 LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET AND (2)
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE PLANNING AND
ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES TO BE FUNDED IN FISCAL YEAR
201112012 (RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -029)
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Adolph /Evans to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item No. 2
being approved by RESOLUTION NO. RA, 2011 -029. Motion carried
unanimously.
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BUSINESS SESSION — None
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF CORAL MOUNTAIN APARTMENT PROJECT
Planning Director Johnson presented the staff report.
Chairperson Henderson asked if there is a lack of windows on the
building. Planning Director Johnson explained there are some transit
windows and the design of the units the windows are on the ends
with the primary focus of windows on the other elevations.
Agency Member Evans asked why the tot lot is so far away from the
pool. Planning Director Johnson explained the design of the
development was to eliminate clustering of amenities in one area.
Chairperson Henderson addressed the cluster of amenities and other
gathering areas throughout the project; stated she appreciates the
spreading of amenities and conveyed concern of splitting families
while using the pool and tot lot areas.
Planning Director Johnson stated an interactive water feature is being
considered for the project as well.
Agency Member Adolph referred to the landscaping plan and asked
what the sand colored area is. Planning Director Johnson explained
the sand colored area on the plan is an emergency vehicle access
area.
Agency Member Franklin stated there are eleven washers and dryers
at the clubhouse for the use of all residents and conveyed concern of
that number accommodating all residents; and requested the developer
look into providing units in the apartments. Planning Director Johnson
explained there are two locations of laundry facilities proposed on the
property for adequate number of washers and dryers for resident's
use.
Agency Member Evans asked for an explanation of the change of the
vehicle access gates. Planning Director Johnson explained gates were
originally proposed at the main entrance and the secondary access
point, but the renderings depict no gates with a change of a turn -out
with added landscaping.
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Agency Member Evans asked what was the deciding factor to not
provide gates. Planning Director Johnson explained the idea was not
to gate the community and a one -page deviation will be presented to
the Planning Commission next week.
Chairperson Henderson asked if there is a high level of comfort for the
development not being gated. Planning Director Johnson confirmed.
Agency Member Adolph requested reconsideration of the proximity of
the pool and tot lot, and suggested a shaded area for parents to sit
and observe their children in the pool, and establish the current tot lot
area be utilized for passive adult use. Planning Director Johnson
stated staff can explore the suggestions with the developer, and
pointed out the area to the north of the pool area is a shaded sitting
area.
Planning Director Johnson explained there are a few locations for
passive gathering areas throughout the development.
Agency Member Adolph requested a report back on the feasibility of
implementing the suggestions made.
Agency Member Sniff agreed the Adolph's suggestions; and stated
need a reasonably decent size of grass area for play.
CHAIR AND AGENCY MEMBERS' ITEMS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Agency Members
Evans /Franklin to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
/Respecully submitted,
VERONICA ONTECINO, Secretary
City of La uinta, California